Chopped Chicken Salad

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This chopped chicken salad is fresh, crunchy, and full of flavor, with a sweet-and-tangy honey mustard dressing that ties it all together in the best way.

Chopped Chicken Salad

This is my go-to “everyone’s hungry and I need food now” kind of meal. It’s quick, colorful, and feels fancy even though it takes just minutes to throw together. Using rotisserie chicken keeps things easy, and the mix of crisp veggies, bacon, and creamy avocado makes every bite exciting.

I love this salad for busy weeknights, lunch prep, or those warmer days when turning on the stove sounds like way too much effort. It’s filling enough to be dinner but light enough that you still feel great after eating it. Mom win.

Chicken Chopped Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Here’s What You’ll Need

For the Salad

  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 4 cups chopped iceberg lettuce
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup diced cucumber
  • ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • 4 slices cooked bacon, chopped
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese

For the Honey Mustard Dressing

  • 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
Chopped Chicken Salad ingredients

How to Make this Easy Chicken Salad

Prepare the Salad

  1. In a large bowl, add the lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, avocado, bacon, and shredded chicken.
  2. Sprinkle the feta cheese over the top.
mixing all the ingredients for Chopped Chicken Salad

Make the Dressing

  1. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
mixing together ingredients for the honey mustard dressing

Assemble

  1. Drizzle the honey mustard dressing over the salad.
  2. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
  3. Serve right away and enjoy every crunchy bite.
Chopped Chicken Salad

FAQ + Variations

Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes! Just keep the dressing separate and add the avocado right before serving so it stays fresh.

What can I use instead of iceberg lettuce?
Romaine, butter lettuce, or a spring mix all work great here.

No feta? No problem.
Try shredded cheddar, mozzarella, or even blue cheese for a stronger flavor.

Make it kid-friendly
Serve the salad ingredients separated and let everyone build their own bowl. Always a hit.

Want it extra filling?
Add hard-boiled eggs, croutons, or a handful of cooked pasta to turn it into a hearty meal.

Chopped Chicken Salad

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

  • Calories: 380 kcal
  • Total Fat: 26g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg
  • Sodium: 460mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4g
  • Sugars: 5g
  • Protein: 28g

This chopped chicken salad is fresh, fast, and totally doable on even the busiest days, the kind of recipe you’ll keep coming back to.

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Ingredients
  

For the Salad

  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 4 cups chopped iceberg lettuce
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ cup diced cucumber
  • ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 ripe avocado diced
  • 4 slices cooked bacon chopped
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese

For the Honey Mustard Dressing

  • 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, add the lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, avocado, bacon, and shredded chicken.
  • Sprinkle the feta cheese over the top.
  • In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
  • Drizzle the honey mustard dressing over the salad.
  • Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
  • Serve right away and enjoy every crunchy bite.

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